Shannonside News
Sinn Féin TD highlights concerns for local businesses due to Trump tariffs
The party's agriculture spokesperson has joined those who've highlighted the risk to local businesses such as the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo from tariffs in the US.
Apr 16, 2025 08:13
Teenager dies following tractor crash in Co. Leitrim
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Apr 15, 2025 21:33
Investigation ongoing following multi agency operation in Ballaghaderreen
Gardaí say inspections were conducted at a number of business premises to assess compliance with a range of legislation.
Apr 15, 2025 17:30
Permanent solution to Lough Funshinagh saga still a ways away
A temporary pumping system is now in operation at the flood-affected turlough in south Roscommon with excess water now being pumped from the turlough to the Cross River in the townland of Carrick.
Apr 15, 2025 17:26
Tánaiste says 'top heavy' bureaucracy was a barrier to Lough Funshinagh flood works
Speaking in Roscommon over the weekend, Simon Harris stated that if laws are stopping solutions to serious problems, then changing legislation must be considered.
Apr 15, 2025 13:48
Fine Gael Senator confident party will win a seat at next General Election
It’s now 14 years since they won a Dáil seat in the county, when Denis Naughten and Frank Feighan were elected in Roscommon-South Leitrim in 2011.
Apr 15, 2025 13:44
OPW Minister called on to take control of River Shannon drainage
Longford Senator Paraic Brady addressed the Minister during questions in the Seanad chamber.
Apr 15, 2025 13:41
Those availing of sex services are aiding a global criminal enterprise, says leading Garda
Detective Superintendent Derek Maguire was speaking after a Brazilian man was jailed for renting out properties in the Shannonside region to be used as brothels.
Apr 15, 2025 13:28
Man charged in connection with Longford rape is further remanded in custody
It is alleged that the incident occurred on February 25, 2025, at the home of the victim.
Apr 15, 2025 13:11
Tánaiste supports construction of Civil Defence facilities across the region
Longford and Leitrim Civil Defence do not currently have a purpose built headquarters for operations and storage of vehicles.
Apr 15, 2025 08:14Shannonside Newsletter
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